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John Bitove SR. – A Special Man – A Loyal Friend

John Bitove SR. – A Special Man – A Loyal Friend

In 1985 I got a call from Dennis Timbrell, former Tory MPP from Don Mills asking me to join him and a friend for lunch.  His friend was John Bitove Sr. 

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Back from the Brink

Back from the Brink

Well, I made it through the night. I am so grateful – and happy – and raring to go. My thanks to my children who never left my side and the doctors who saved my life – as well as those who will now monitor the rest of it.

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Cataract Surgery … And some Politics

Cataract Surgery … And some Politics

So I had cataract surgery this morning. Who said it didn’t hurt, didn’t burn, wasn’t scary? There are lots of people who I might now have to speak to directly.

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IN PRAISE OF OLDER MEN….ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO GOLF!

IN PRAISE OF OLDER MEN….ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO GOLF!

I had such a great day yesterday that I decided to share it with you – and leave out political comments, maybe. Or maybe not. We will see.

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TV Starr – Not exactly

TV Starr – Not exactly

What fun ! Two weeks ago I was invited to appear on “THE PEOPLE’S PERSPECTIVE WITH RAMONA” sponsored by Rogers TV – Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Thornhill, Newmarket.  

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Politics really do make strange bedfellows – and unexpected alliances! What is a mother to do?

Politics really do make strange bedfellows – and unexpected alliances! What is a mother to do?

Here I am with former PM. Stephen Harper. And you all know who that guy is standing next to one of my sons – current PM. Justin Trudeau!

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Reflections on a public life. 25 Years Later – I finally figured it out!

Reflections on a public life. 25 Years Later – I finally figured it out!

The Ghomeshi affair had been jogging my brain. It was an interesting read – but what did it have to do with me? Nothing – or so I thought.

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Loyalty – Remembering Rob Ford

Loyalty – Remembering Rob Ford

I met Rob Ford in 2010. We had nothing in common – but politics. A mutual friend of mine and of former Premier Mike Harris asked if I would help in Rob’s Mayoralty campaign. It sounded like fun.

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Victim! OMG! Could that be me?

Victim! OMG! Could that be me?

Some slob flops her breasts for the TV cameras as she confronts the Crown, her body painted with messages no one can read. Did her actions help women who really are victims?

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The Politics of Fear

The Politics of Fear

It has been three months since the federal election and a change in government. I admit that I am getting some bad vibes – and I am afraid. The election results were definitive. Four more years. Should our community stand up now or should we roll over as usual? Let’s talk about it.

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